Bunocephalus coracoideus

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Bunocephalus coracoideus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Aspredinidae
Genus: Bunocephalus
Species:
B. coracoideus
Binomial name
Bunocephalus coracoideus
(Cope, 1874)

Bunocephalus coracoideus, the guitarrito,[1] is a species of banjo catfish found in the Amazon River basin.[2] It occurs in Bolivia, Brazil, Peru and Uruguay where it is found in ponds and creeks that contain a large quantity of plant debris. Its diet varies, and may include organic debris from the bottom.[2]

The species is quite popular in the aquarium trade. Both male and female reach a maximum length of 11 centimeters (4.3 in) SL.[2]

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